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Central High School vs. New Tech Institute

Should you attend Central High School or New Tech Institute? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Central High School
5400 1st Ave
Evansville, IN 47710
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
New Tech Institute
1901 Lynch Rd
Evansville, IN 47710
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

Central High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 5%)

New Tech Institute ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 1,126 students in grades 9-12, Central High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 280 students in grades 9-12, New Tech Institute ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,126 students
280 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Central High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at New Tech Institute over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
58% | 42%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Central High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at New Tech Institute.
Total Classroom Teachers
77 teachers
14 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Central High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at New Tech Institute over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
20:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Central High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation School District and the state of Indiana, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at New Tech Institute with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation School District and the state of Indiana, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#833 out of 1743 schools in IN
(Top 50%)
#366 out of 1743 schools in IN
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Central High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of New Tech Institute, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
29%
(Bottom 50% in IN)
45-49%
(Top 50% in IN)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Central High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation School District and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at New Tech Institute who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation School District and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
50%
(Top 30% in IN)(21-22 School Year Data)
55-59%
(Top 20% in IN)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Central High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation School District and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at New Tech Institute who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation School District and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
40%
(Top 50% in IN)(21-22 School Year Data)
50-59%
(Top 20% in IN)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Central High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation School District and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at New Tech Institute who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation School District and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
91%
(Bottom 50% in IN)
≥90%
(Bottom 50% in IN)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Central High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation School District and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of New Tech Institute with the average graduation rate observed in the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation School District and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Central High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of New Tech Institute by grade.
Pre-K Students
61
-
Grade 9 Students
261
75
Grade 10 Students
281
78
Grade 11 Students
257
54
Grade 12 Students
266
73

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Central High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at New Tech Institute, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
5%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Central High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at New Tech Institute, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
8%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Central High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at New Tech Institute, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
80%
82%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Central High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at New Tech Institute, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Central High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at New Tech Institute, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.35
0.32
This chart showcases the diversity score of Central High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation School District and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of New Tech Institute, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation School District and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
35%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Central High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation School District and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at New Tech Institute, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation School District and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Central High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation School District and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at New Tech Institute, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation School District and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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